2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (c) Install springs and struts in hub (Fig. 81).
Use lots of petroleum jelly to hold them in place.
Then compress struts with your fingers and move
sleeve upward until struts are started in sleeve.
Ve

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (10) Install assembled second gear clutch cone and
rings on mainshaft and in 1-2 synchro hub (Fig. 86).
(11) Install snap ring that secures second gear
clutch cone on mainshaft (Fig. 87). Use narrow b

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (12) Install second gear bearing on mainshaft (Fig.
88).
(13) Install second gear on mainshaft and bearing.
Rotate gear until tabs of second gear clutch ring are
seated in tab slots in gear (Fig. 89).

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (22) Start 3-4 synchro assembly on mainshaft with
the hub groove and sleeve groove both facing for-
ward. Tap assembly onto shaft splines until hub is
about 3 mm (0.125 in.) away from third gear stop

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (26) Install first gear bearing on mainshaft.
(27) Install first gear on shaft with clutch hub side
of gear facing the front of shaft (Fig. 98). Verify tabs
on clutch ring are aligned and seated in fi

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (c) Install springs in gear hub (Fig. 101). Use
petroleum jelly to hold springs in place if desired.
(d) Compress first spring with flat blade screw-
driver and slide strut into position in hub slot.

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (37) Install fourth gear stop ring in 3-4 synchro
sleeve (Fig. 105).
(38) Install fourth gear clutch gear in stop ring
(Fig. 106).
(39) Roll gear case onto its left side.
(40) Grip mainshaft at pilot

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (7) Apply MopartSilicone Sealer or equivalent to
flange surface of front bearing retainer (Fig. 112).
(8) Install front bearing retainer over drive gear
and start it into case.
(9) Start front bearing